Bangladesh violence: After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, violence, anarchy and violent demonstrations have started to stop in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, an interim government has been formed in Bangladesh. On Thursday, August 8, Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus took charge as the head of the interim government. Mohammad Yunus was in jail during Sheikh Hasina’s government. After being released from jail, Yunus left the country. After the support of the agitating students and the army, he has now become the head of the interim government of Bangladesh. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mohammad Yunus. PM Modi said in his congratulatory message – It is hoped that the safety of Hindus and other minority communities will be ensured in Bangladesh.
My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
What did PM Modi say?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Mohammad Yunus, who took oath as the head of the interim government in Bangladesh on Thursday, August 8. PM Modi wrote on social media site XX, “My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming his new responsibilities. We look forward to an early return to normalcy while ensuring the safety of Hindus and all other minority communities. “India is committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of our two peoples for peace, security and development.”
It is noteworthy that after the reservation dispute in jobs and massive protests, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had resigned from the post. She left her country and came to India. After this, on Tuesday, Mohammad Yunus was appointed the head of the interim government of Bangladesh. On Thursday 8 August, Mohammad Yunus was officially sworn in as the head of the government.